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Keg Guide

by Blake Guthrie

Patrick Breen <div xmlns:cc="http://creativecommon

Knowing about kegs is important when you want to throw a party and serve beer. Knowledge of keg sizes, equipment and techniques on pouring draft beer are imperative for hosts. This guide will help you navigate the world of kegs.

  • How to Tap a Keg

    College parties, block parties and barbecues are but a few of the reasons you might need a keg. A lot of thirsty people means a lot of drink is needed, and kegs are far Read More

  • How to Use a Keg

    Operating a keg of beer is tough the first time. But after you know a few straightforward steps, the toughest decision you will have to make is what type of beer you want Read More

  • Where Can You Order a Beer Keg?

    Beer kegs are a handy way to serve beverages to large groups. By purchasing a keg, you can serve more people for less cost than you could if you bought individual cans. Read More

  • How to Serve Beer

    Learn how to serve beers in this free video on beer types and classification. Read More

  • How to Fill a Keg Shell

    A keg is a cylindrical container, usually constructed of aluminum, steel or wood. It is commonly used to store, transport and serve beer. Keg beer is a term for beer which Read More

  • How to Make a Beer Keg Refrigerator

    Once the exclusive domain of college fraternity houses, the beer keg refrigerator, or kegerator, is a crucial part of any respectable modern man cave. Once chilled, beer Read More

  • How Long Do Kegs Last?

    As all good things must come to an end, so does the life of a beer keg. When stored below 44 degrees Fahrenheit, they should last three to four weeks. For microbrews, the Read More

  • Cleaning Beer Tap Lines

    Beer tap lines are the hoses through which beer flows from a keg to a dispensing nozzle. Be it a portable rented keg or the kind kept on tap in any bar, the lines are the Read More

  • How to Pour the Perfect Beer

    Beer is perfect any day of the year and any time of the day. No matter if your beer is an ale, stout, lager, pilsner or another variety, the refreshment will be greatly Read More

  • Tasting Beer

    There are nearly as many types of beer as there are wines. Tasting beer for its different flavors, colors and brews is a great way to appreciate your favorite drink and Read More

  • How Does a Kegerator Work?

    A kegerator is simply a combination of two machines: a standard refrigerator and a beer keg. More specifically, it is a keg inside a fridge, with a dispensing spigot on Read More

  • How to Do a Keg Stand

    For some party-goers, it isn't enough to drink a beer out of a plastic cup. For these hard-core folks, there is the keg stand, a time-honored party trick appreciated by Read More

  • Problems with Mini Kegs

    When talking about mini kegs and the problems encountered by beer drinkers, there are two distinct discussions necessary. One is the commercially produced mini kegs now Read More

  • Types of Glasses for Beer

    Just like wine, beer is best served in a glass specifically designed for the qualities of that particular type of beer. The shape and size of the beer glass can enhance the Read More

  • How to Pour a Pint of Guinness

    Guinness has garnered worldwide fame for its dark color and rich, creamy taste. Pouring the perfect pint takes longer than other beers and shouldn't be rushed. Pouring a Read More

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